They often say a man (or woman) is like an open or closed book. The analogy is a sound one!

Comment is about A Book... A Human... (blog)

Original item by AirlogRigsMaria

Thanks for extra likes: Stephen W & Manish. 👍

Comment is about Blink And You Are Dead 👁 (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

I like this tale - the victim, the underdog, rises and becomes a winner, "reclaiming its destiny"

It has happened and it will again.

Thank you

Comment is about is it all over, city cat? (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Thanks Naomi welcome to my madhouse 😅

Comment is about A Spiker in the works (blog)

Original item by TOM MERTON

Thank you so much Martin!
I'm thrilled you connected with that line, and with the imagery of the poem.

Your appreciation is truly wonderful!

Comment is about LAST FARMERS (blog)

Original item by Naomi

Thank you Tom.
Yes, the land is our lifeline, and we must honor it.
While the situation is dire, I believe there's still hope if we prioritize sustainable practices and respect for nature.

Comment is about LAST FARMERS (blog)

Original item by Naomi

Thanks kindly, much appreciated @Martin Elder 🙏🏻🕊🌷

Comment is about is it all over, city cat? (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Here, stories sprout like seedlings

I love this line in particular. A very fine piece of poetry indeed. You had me captured with the colours and the place. Wonderful

Comment is about LAST FARMERS (blog)

Original item by Naomi

This is just a very fine piece of poetry. Love it David. Good to see you posting.

Comment is about Of Succubus And Demons (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

very good you caught me with those opening lines.

Comment is about Behind Bars (blog)

Original item by David R Mellor

I like this a lot. A fine poem leading to a wonderful finale

Comment is about is it all over, city cat? (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

I'm curious about the poem. Who do you think the author (You)? was writing it for?

Comment is about Psycho (blog)

Original item by DG

Thanks for the like Stephen A,

David RL Moore

Comment is about Of Succubus And Demons (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Thanks fof likes: Red Brick Keshner, Steve Higgins, Nigel Astell, Yanma Hidayah & Naomi 👍

Comment is about Blink And You Are Dead 👁 (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

Excellent piece of work Naomi. The land is the key to our survival. We neglect it at out peril.

Comment is about LAST FARMERS (blog)

Original item by Naomi

Thankfully there is the choice of not copying what monkey see monkey do-tv generally is👎

Comment is about This is Happening (blog)

Original item by David R Mellor

Brilliant David!

Comment is about Behind Bars (blog)

Original item by David R Mellor

What kind of a world would it be without Flowers Kristie?

lovely poem 👍💐💐

Comment is about Flower #1 (blog)

Original item by Kristie

Nice one John 👍

Comment is about THE THREE HULATS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Love it!

Comment is about i love love (blog)

Original item by Rose Rhia

Does timing really change the outcome?

Comment is about Scarred Regardless (blog)

Original item by Minnie Mbijekana

Thank you Rolph for taking the time to write about your reaction to my poem. Apologies for the late reply - I was in hospital for surgery, on the mend now. We carry the past in our genes, it is the past that makes us the (wo)men we are. If we fail to respect the past, we fail to respect ourselves. British history seems to be a closed book in schools these days: we need to open that book up. If my poem provided the smallest chink of light on the enormity of our collective past it did its job. John

Comment is about A forgotten England (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Thank you, Rolph. Those words mean a lot to me. There is a saying: "A father is a first love for his daughter," and that poem tries to represent that. There is a situation when a daughter grows up and starts to form her own thoughts; she begins to determine what is good and what is not for herself, which can create an emotional distance between the daughter and her father.

Recently, I read a piece that gave me perspective. Behind the distance between a father and his daughter, the father experiences longing and reminisces about the memories from when his daughter was little. From that, I think a father has difficulty showing his vulnerable side; he feels he must appear strong so that his child can see him as a figure they can always rely on.

So, personally, I hope this poem can help people see that side of a father.
Lastly, I believe that no matter how far the distance is between a father and his daughter, the love that exists between them makes a father always the safest place for his daughter to return to.
Take care, Rolph.

Regards,
Yanma

Comment is about The Father and The Pitter-Patter (blog)

Original item by Yanma Hidayah

Quiet and thoughtful, and I love those last two lines.

Comment is about The Light Beyond the Past (blog)

Original item by Rolph David

Dear Flyntland,
You've absolutely made my day! 😊
Thank you so much for your beautiful message. I'm so happy you connected with this poem. I poured a lot of heart into it, and your appreciation makes it all worthwhile.
I'm so glad those lines resonated with you.

Comment is about LAST FARMERS (blog)

Original item by Naomi

Why thank you Robert,

I very much hope it is warped in the right direction when all the dust has settled.

I appreciate your comments and reading, thank you.

David RL Moore

PS, It's not my mind...it's the demons.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ0rEnp8kmw

Comment is about Of Succubus And Demons (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

An unfortunate indictment of land grabbing and genocide/ethnic cleansing, which is happening all too frequently across this troubled globe.

Comment is about Uninvited Guests (blog)

Original item by Rob J Mann

David, you have a beautifully warped mind.

Rob

Comment is about Of Succubus And Demons (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Thanks for your like and comment Flyntland.

David RL Moore

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3m8VUUm7m8&list=RDf3m8VUUm7m8&start_radio=1

Comment is about Of Succubus And Demons (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

"Serpentine the foetus writhes"

" Though I'm consumed; the child survives."

"the grinding twist of screws last turn"

This pit is deep

"hold fast your beating heart"

I hope the heart wins over the mind.

Comment is about Of Succubus And Demons (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Oh! Naomi, I love this poem so much, it is absolutely beautiful. I love some of your previous poems, but this one transcends them all.

"where concrete dreams hold no sway"

"Their hands the language of the soil"

"They find a different kind of wealth.
For wealth is in the soil"

I could go on and on with quotations that could change the world.

Thank you.

Comment is about LAST FARMERS (blog)

Original item by Naomi

A very motley crew...legends all.

Comment is about Old photos of great days gone.jpg (photo)

Original item by David RL Moore

Thank you RBK,

Antwerp is indeed a fine city.

I lived in Waterloo near Brussels for about two years but found Antwerp to be a far more agreeable City.

I haven't yet seen angels in the trees of my local park...but my dreams are magnificently horrifying.

David RL Moore

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmJIccPWnEk

Comment is about Of Succubus And Demons (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Thanks @ Tom Merton🌷🙏🏻🕊️only too glad to have a home for my work. You are greatly appreciated 🌷🕊️🙏🏻

Comment is about Antwerpen, 1995 (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Hey Rolph, it’s awesome to visit European cities, each has its own story and unique charm (quirks even). The line found its inspiration from ‘the winds that whistle through the ancient columns of the Parthenon,’ 🏛️ (my paraphrase from the film: “My Life in Ruins”). Thanks so much 🙏🏻🕊️🌷

Comment is about Antwerpen, 1995 (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

You’re not wrong there @Stephen Gospage; that’s why the visits rather than residence which I did for a period of time in a quieter university city (Leuven) a couple of cousins and their families live in Antwerp by choice. Thank you kindly 🙏🏻🕊️🌷

Comment is about Antwerpen, 1995 (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

That's a great poem with some brilliant lines.

Comment is about The Leaving Cert (blog)

Original item by David Cooke

Such a beautiful poem kishore. Thank you.



My best regards.


Tom

Comment is about Whispers of Forever (blog)

Original item by kishore karunik

How could I not agree with the previous comments Red

one HECK of a great read-thank you!


Best of my regards

Tom

Comment is about Antwerpen, 1995 (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Thanks David for picking up on this and your views. It does feel like an open wound - the small islands of desperation or so it seems; it really is hard to assess a balanced view . If we considered the poverty associated with all urban endeavour we could be end up in a time warp .
While working at the Savoy the arches were full of sleepers and I found that daunting to say the least. I recommend the film "The London nobody knows" from 1967 by the way hosted by James Mason. Based on the book I lent to you a while back.

Marla I appreciate your reaction , thank you.

For all the likes much appreciated !
Ray

Comment is about STREET HAIKU (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Trevor,
The way you intertwine mythology with reflections on mortality is truly captivating. References to Lethe, Styx, Thanatos, and Elysium add a profound depth, inviting readers to explore layers of meaning within your words. These classical allusions enrich the poem, making the journey from life to death feel both inevitable and almost serene.
Cheerio,
Rolph

Comment is about When Day Is Done (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Stephen,
Your poem powerfully captures the tragic reality that, alas, still plagues many parts of our world. Mankind seems doomed to repeat the same cycles of war, destruction, and loss, never truly learning from the past. Your words are a stark and necessary reminder of this bitter truth.

Take care,
Rolph

Comment is about Detritus (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Yanma, your poem beautifully captures the tender yet bittersweet journey of parenthood, weaving nostalgia and love into every line—truly a heartfelt masterpiece.

Take care,
Rolph

Comment is about The Father and The Pitter-Patter (blog)

Original item by Yanma Hidayah

Mike, wonderful... a hymn for all who have lost their beloved mother! There is no greater legacy than honouring them in this way!
Take care,
Rolph

Comment is about Heavenly Chat (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

Wow, wow, wow, Red B. Keshner. I especially envy you for the following lines – I wish I had thought of them myself:
"...thoughts,
reminding me that dreams endure
like stone against time..."
I don’t know Antwerp yet, but after reading your wonderful poem, I’m adding it to my bucket list today. Thank you for that.

Cheers,
Rolph

Comment is about Antwerpen, 1995 (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

What strong, marvellous lines: "I don't know if I am the man I wanted to be
Or if I am the anguish the world created in me"!!!

Comment is about Resistance (blog)

Original item by Eduardo

You have captured something of this great city, RBK. I have been there a lot recently. An enchanting place, in a lively, urban sort of way.

Comment is about Antwerpen, 1995 (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Thanks, Uilleam. War is pretty rubbish, hence the poem.

Comment is about Detritus (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Aww thank you soo much, i'm grateful for the feedback!

Comment is about you're a star (blog)

Original item by Rose Rhia

Thanks for extra likes: Stephen W & Yanma Hidayah. 👍

Comment is about Who Do You Dink You Are (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan